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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    No price reductions in the USA yet: Vado SL still: 5.0 EQ $5250 5.0 $5000 4.0 EQ $4000 4.0 $3750
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    Vado SL 5.0 saddle isn't comfortable

    There are so many great options beyond the OEM saddle mounted tail-light.
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    Vado 5 SL Tyre Conundrum

    Why not look for Pathfinder Pros beyond Spec’s website? My LBS has plenty of them in stock in the correct size.
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    Vado SL 5.0 saddle isn't comfortable

    SQLabs sells directly off their website (easy and fast) and some LBS also have them. https://sqlab-usa.com/
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    Who needs a Creo when you have a Vado

    Avocados for $5 !?!? Not even on Maui are they that much at a farm stand 😂
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    Abus Granit Xplus 540 U-lock experiences?

    HipLock D-1000 https://hiplok.com/product/hiplok-d1000-anti-angle-grinder-bike-lock-waitlist/
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Despite the lack of bass… when I do ride with my Sena helmet, I enjoy the built in over-ear speakers and at the same time I can hear EVERYTHING around me.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Really? I barely notice my motor noise whatsoever.
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    2022 Vado: Turbo Basket and Tailwind Panniers

    Hmmm… our shoe sizes are only 2.7 cm different, however, I have a Vado SL 5.0 EQ size L…. maybe that’s the difference??? I don’t come close to heel strikes on the Tailwind panniers set up to the most rearward set up. I spent some time adjusting all of the parameters (3 points of contact to the...
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    2022 Vado: Turbo Basket and Tailwind Panniers

    They are both. Soft fixed shape with some flexibility.
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    2022 Vado: Turbo Basket and Tailwind Panniers

    The mounting position is fully adjustable fore and aft by several inches. I wear a size 45 shoe and my heels miss my Tailwind panniers by a mile.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    Yes. The 2022 SL was first listed for sale on Spec’s website on January 30 2022. See page 2 of this thread: https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/2022-turbo-vado-sl-specs.44215/page-2#post-501500
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    It’s actually quite simple and accurate. Give it a try… or not.
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    Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club)

    If you have the stock Spec saddle, look into a SQ Labs saddle. They are “custom fit” to your body. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.
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